Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The 46th death anniversary of Mukundalal Sarker, a prominent leader of the anti-British Movement and 1971 Liberation War, will be observed on Monday.

To observe the day, improved diet will be distributed among the inhabitants of Highsur Old home, a nearby village of late Sree Sarker, said a press release.

A special prayer will also be held at 11 am at the same venue.

During his long political career, he played an important role in building a strong resistance against the imperialist forces and actively participated in the movement against Zamindary system.

He was detained several times for his role against the British rule.

Sree Sarker was imprisoned under defense of Pakistan rule in 1965.

As part of social welfare...